Patents by Inventor William L. Gross

William L. Gross has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Standpipe freeze protection device
    Patent number: 11680393
    Abstract: A standpipe freeze-protection device having a frustum shell. The shell has a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and a plurality of drain apertures. The first end has a first surface that substantially closes the first end except for an opening within the first surface. The opening is configured to allow a standpipe to pass through the opening. The second end is opposite the first end and is substantially open. The outer surface extends between the first end and the second end. The plurality of drain apertures are through the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: WATER KASE LLC
    Inventor: William L. Gross
  • STANDPIPE FREEZE PROTECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220307241
    Abstract: A standpipe freeze-protection device having a frustum shell. The shell has a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and a plurality of drain apertures. The first end has a first surface that substantially closes the first end except for an opening within the first surface. The opening is configured to allow a standpipe to pass through the opening. The second end is opposite the first end and is substantially open. The outer surface extends between the first end and the second end. The plurality of drain apertures are through the outer surface of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: William L. Gross
  • Methods and apparatus for manually propelling a golf pull cart
    Patent number: 8267409
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for attachment to the waist of the golfer, a deformable member configured to be disposed between the cart handle and the belt member for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed, and a mounting member for attachment to the handle for connecting the deformable member to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: William L. Gross
  • Methods and Apparatus for Manually Propelling a Golf Pull Cart
    Publication number: 20100059566
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for attachment to the waist of the golfer, a deformable member configured to be disposed between the cart handle and the belt member for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed, and a mounting member for attachment to the handle for connecting the deformable member to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: William L. Gross
  • Methods and apparatus for manually propelling a golf pull cart
    Patent number: 7611161
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for attachment to the waist of the golfer, a deformable member configured to be disposed between the cart handle and the belt member for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed, and a mounting member for attachment to the handle for connecting the deformable member to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: William L. Gross
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUALLY PROPELLING A GOLF PULL CART
    Publication number: 20080174090
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for attachment to the waist of the golfer, a deformable member configured to be disposed between the cart handle and the belt member for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed, and a mounting member for attachment to the handle for connecting the deformable member to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: William L. Gross